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A Hook & Eye Studio · Austin, Texas

We build cool shit,
professionally

Couture · Costume · Custom Build

For Screen. For Stage. For Real.
About

A Studio for Film, Theater, and You

At Hook & Eye, we bring design and craftsmanship together through custom costume fabrication and expert alterations. From film, television, and theatre productions to cosplay and special occasions, we create pieces tailored to your vision.

We also specialize in the restoration and alteration of vintage and keepsake garments, handling every item with exceptional attention and respect.

A Quick Look

What's New

A deep-red brocade gown layered with sculpted brown leather armor — an embossed breastplate, belted waist, and overlapping skirt plates — couture-meets-costume work by Hook & Eye
A red gown. Some armor. Both, please.
Back of a custom brown Western suit jacket with elaborate chain-stitch embroidery — an eagle over a Texas flag with feather and banner motifs and rhinestone studs — by Hook & Eye
Suit up. Stitch by stitch.
Close-up of chain-stitch embroidery — a golden-yellow rose framed by a blue horseshoe on red satin — Texas Rose Festival work by Hook & Eye
Pageantry. Yes, even the horseshoes.
Our Services

What'll it be?

Bring us a piece

Alterations

Too big? Too long? We'll take a look.
Too complicated or special to take to a dry cleaner? Bring on over.

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Dream something up

Custom Work

Wedding gowns, costumes, cosplay builds, one-of-a-kind pieces. Start with a few questions so we can prep for your project before we even meet.

Start the questionnaire →
Hire us on location

On-site Services

Commercials, productions, and events — bring the shop to your set or venue for fittings, builds, and wardrobe support on the day.

What on-site looks like →

Huh? → · How we work → · Talk to us →

Who We Are

Meet the team

Hook & Eye is a women owned, Austin Texas based company. We believe in fairness for all and that's why we prioritize equity. By creating a workspace where employees are treated fairly, we can better serve our clients.

California, a maker at Hook & Eye

California

Has opinions about thread tension. They are correct. Will quietly fix your sleeve while you're still apologizing for it.

Emma Craig, a maker at Hook & Eye

Emma Craig

Treats fabric like a willing collaborator and deadlines like a strongly-worded suggestion. Pins your hem in three minutes flat. The pin will be straight.

Samantha Gashette, a maker at Hook & Eye

Samantha Gashette

Beading. Draping. Drafting. Panicking about timelines. Equally at home in all four — mostly the first three. The math is always already done.

Lindsey Rae, a maker at Hook & Eye

Lindsey Rae

Has the receipts. Costume design MFA out of UT Austin Live Design, then theater shops across the west — The Phoenix Theater Company, Arizona Broadway, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Festival of Opera and Musical Theater. Plus dozens of film sets, commercial and feature. Reads the room before she reads the script.

Emily Wagner, a maker at Hook & Eye

Emily Wagner

Has personally fed an undisclosed but alarming quantity of thread through machines everyone agrees should be retired. They do not retire. Neither does she.

Visit

The studio

Hook & Eye Studio
1514 Ed Bluestein Blvd
Austin, Texas 78721
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Contact

Say hello

office@hookeyestudio.com
(737) 341-8570

Book an appointment →

Not sure where to start? Tell us about your project →

By appointment — email or complete the questionnaire to arrange a fitting or consultation